Why are my children so different?

A common statement I hear from parents is: “My kids are so different, it makes no sense! They share the same genes, environment, routines and parents! What makes them so different?”   My simple answer: It’s their Nature. Each child… Continue Reading >

Valentine’s Day Self-Care: 7 Essential Practices for Unconditional Love

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be stressful. And while it’s important to take care of your significant other, it’s equally if not more important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself!  After all, you… Continue Reading >

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Children that Won’t Cost the Earth

Written by Alice Zsembery   Christmas is barrelling towards us and, whilst you may find yourself saying that there is nothing that the kids NEED this year, inevitably, somehow you also end up finding yourself wandering around the toy stores… Continue Reading >

5 waste free ways to wrap gifts

Everyone loves unwrapping a gift on Christmas day, however this can produce a lot of waste. It is estimated over 8,000 tons of wrapping paper is used and discarded every year which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 trees. Instead of… Continue Reading >

Nature Connected Kids

Young children have an affinity for our natural world, relishing the company of animals, birds, trees, rocks, shells and places as their special companions and friends. Getting to know our world through encounters with tadpoles, wind, rock pools, caves, ants,… Continue Reading >

The Magic of Childhood Haunts

Did you have a childhood haunt? A place to play, imagine, dream and adventure in on your own terms as a child. Looking back I realise I had a number of them. The dappled shade in our garden between the… Continue Reading >

Good Enough Really is Good Enough

The nature of children’s health around the world is changing. There is now a ‘new morbidity’ occurring, with obesity, mental health conditions, self-harm and, suicide taking centre stage. Having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for the past 25… Continue Reading >

Time for a big bed? Here’s how to help them sleep better, naturally

Media kindly brought to you by The Natural Bedding Company   There’s lots to think about when your little one is about to transition from a cot to a big bed. Of course, you need the bed itself, new sheets… Continue Reading >

Ecopsychology – Why Being in Nature Makes our Kids Happy

In this modern age our children are spending increased amounts of time inside, and in front of screens. This increased indoor activity was prior to the global pandemic which has resulted in potential time spent isolating, lockdown or reduced access… Continue Reading >

The Importance of Play for Saving the Planet

Connection with nature creates the arena to think outside ourselves. Being supported by the environment increases the level of respect and value to the individual self. Therefore, caring for nature ultimately means having higher regard for our own existence within… Continue Reading >